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Independence Hall, Philadelphia
The birthplace of American democracy where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were debated and adopted.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Wharton
Pennsylvania, United States · North America
About Wharton
Wharton is worth a stop: 3km from Independence Hall, Philadelphia.
Wharton is in Pennsylvania, United States, with about 50,000 people. You drive on the right here.
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What is there to see near Wharton?
Within an hour or so of Wharton: Independence Hall, Philadelphia (3 km), Liberty Bell (3 km), Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum (6 km).
Where is Wharton?
Wharton is in Pennsylvania, United States.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 49,732
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Pennsylvania
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 39.9268, -75.1571
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Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Wharton
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Liberty Bell
Iconic cracked bell in Philadelphia that rang to mark the reading of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
3 km · about 5 min drive
museum
Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum
One of the world's greatest collections of racing sports cars, with rare vehicles that actually compete in demonstration days.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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